Bill File

The Rights of Consumers to Install Electricity Storage Systems on Their Property (SB 18-009)

BILL SUMMARY:

Colorado's SB 18-009 establishes that electricity consumers have the right to install, interconnect, and use energy storage systems on their property. Due to extreme weather and general malfunctions, allowing for individual storage ensures reliability and resiliency in the face of uncertainty. This bill sets guidelines for the Public Utility Commission to adopt rules that allow for the installation of individual energy storage systems and to eliminate barriers such as restrictions or prohibitive fees to encourage installation. SB 18-009 also requires that the Utility Commission makes the review and approval processes straightforward, streamlined, and affordable.